Let me clear something up, because you mention "seem to be more balanced" rather than saying "seem to be easier". Do the matches on the alt feel more balanced as in, not just the point outcomes, but over the course of say 10 matches, you are not seeing lopsided point results or even seeing lopsided results as in no clearly visual signs of one side being ultra dominant, nearly as often? ^ Because if that is the case, I'm telling you, this MMR effects match making under rating, total games played effects base MMR, is a function that just need to be reviewed. There is enough evidence adding up, from the players I've spoken with, that shows total games played base MMR inflation is causing some kind of janky problem in the match maker. Not seeing as many lopsided wins/losses compared to my main account. I don't have to "try hard" to climb in rating on the alt accounts. Some folks Ive played with over the years sit around in gold 3 for extended periods only to maybe squeak out a P1 rating at the end of the season.